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Topic: need schooling,4cyl-V8 swap
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8t9lx
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Can someone tell me whats needed to convert a 4cyl to a V8? I kep seeing abunck of 4 bangers here for sale for cheap and I`ve been thinking about picking one up and converting. Is it legal? Thanks.
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Anthony
Posts: 124 | From: Carmichael, CA | Registered: Nov 2004
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Stan G
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it's legal but you must use the motor/ computer and all smog devices from a car that is the same year or newer then the 4 banger . that also means the exhaust must have the same number and type of cats in the same locations.
Then you have to go to a smog ref and get it approved .
Not difficult, but not trivial either.
I moved a 91 5.0 into an 85 rx-7 and the ref got me on 3 minor items that were easily corrected., but I swapped everything over .
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1985 RX-7, 347/T-5 , T/F T/W heads, typhoon intake, Tfs2 cam, pulleys, 2500 lbs .
3.63 rear gears , Megasquirt
Posts: 105 | From: Sun Coast , Florida | Registered: Nov 2005
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8t9lx
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Thanks but whats involved mechanicaly besides the motor swap? Are the cross members the same? do I just have to change frame mounts for the V8?
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Anthony
Posts: 124 | From: Carmichael, CA | Registered: Nov 2004
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vpr_klr
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You need to get a V8 k-member, a V8 wiring harness(engine and inside the vehicle), a V8 Trans(the 4 cyl 5-speeds are not the same). Double hump crossmember for the trans. I would suggest buying a donor car or hey, talk to Haulin', not only does he know his shit, but he probably has everything you need.
Sending one your way, Haulin'! ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Project crustang has begun
14 mustangs and counting...
Posts: 893 | From: Livermore | Registered: Oct 2003
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HaulinAss Motorsports
Its a STREETRaceCar!
Member # 541
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Originally posted by vpr_klr:
Haulin', not only does he know his shit, but he probably has everything you need.Sending one your way, Haulin'!
Hey thanx bro.
8T9LX I got your pm but its alot to discuss through pm's.Call me in the afternoons at 408-420-3003 to discuss what it takes!
Posts: 22469 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Nov 2001
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Blind
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CAFords OG
Member # 3052
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quote:
Originally posted by vpr_klr:
You need to get a V8 k-member
actually you don't, the k-member's are exactly the same
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89 LX Notchback ex 4cyl, 14psi
02 Harley F150, 15psi
Posts: 8521 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2003
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1320MASTER
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You don't have to go to the ref to get approved.The 5.0L was offered in the car you just have to have the correct emissions equipment the year of the car or newer.Now if your installing a 351ci the ref will reject it due to a 351 is a truck engine not available in the mustang line.You would only have go to the ref if your installing a 4.6L or GM engine.
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EA Smog Tech/Smog Lic/ASE Master Tech
93 SSP Coupe 440ci sbf coming soon
Posts: 593 | From: Sacramento Calif | Registered: Jan 2002
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Curt
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they wouldn't be able to tell it was a 351...
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'90 GT
'94 Toyota 4wd "It have problem"
'56 F100 5.8 AFR185's Vortech SC S-trim
Posts: 866 | From: Monterey/Rocklin | Registered: Nov 2005
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asskickn88
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Originally posted by 1320MASTER:
Now if your installing a 351ci the ref will reject it due to a 351 is a truck engine not available in the mustang line.
95 Cobra R had a 351......
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Three 540 Bimmers and a 5.0 Explorer.... got a Ford back in the stable!
It's time for the country to do what Obama's own father did.
Abandon him.
Posts: 6069 | From: Rocklin, Ca | Registered: Oct 2004
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